Visitors to the theatre will receive a festive welcome this week with trees and garlands on display to raise money for the NSPCC.

Over the past 20 years the event has raised more than £200,000 for the children’s charity.

Sam Doel, chairman of the Plymouth and West Devon branch of the NSPCC, said: “Without the help of the Theatre Royal Plymouth we wouldn’t be able to do this annual event which delights the thousands of visitors at Christmas time.

"I am very grateful to the sponsors of the Christmas trees and garlands at the theatre, who have helped to raise thousands for the NSPCC’s work with children."

NSPCC staff pose with some of the beautifully decorated trees at Theatre Royal Plymouth

The trees and garlands are sponsored by local businesses and trees are decorated either by their staff or by NSPCC volunteers and young people from Plymouth’s NSPCC Participation group.

The event comes as the Plymouth Herald and the NSPCC work together on a campaign urging people across the country help Childline be there for more young people in need of support.

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“The event has always been a huge success and we always try to bring it back bigger and better every year.”

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If anyone would like to know more about how to become a sponsor, please contact Alison on 01752 846218 or alison.armer@nspcc.org.uk

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